In Shanghai’s Hongqiao district, Innovent Biologics 37,000m² Global R&D Center brings science, people and community together in a biophilic campus. Beneath a 4,000m² ventilated canopy, three interconnected towers house adaptable laboratories, co-working areas, and living facilities that support wellbeing and long-term collaboration. A carefully engineered microclimate and generous public space open the campus to the wider community, integrating science into everyday life. The result is a world-class research hub that delivers lasting benefits for people, planet, and industry.

A campus shaped by purpose and people

Biopharma company Innovent Biologics enjoys a strong culture of positive values. So its laboratories, offices and support spaces needed to be designed not only for the upcoming needs of an emerging sector but with co-working and wellbeing at its core. Beneath a 4,000m2 ventilated canopy, three towers were built and linked for teams to interact easily: every lab, office, and shared space is within a five-minute walk, helping teams stay connected. And outside of work, there are living facilities, a gym, a pool, and conference facilities to ensure that visiting researchers have everything they need for their stay on the campus and strong collaboration.

Total Design for a fast growing pipeline

Innovent Biologics is at the centre of a fast-moving industry, and so the layout of lab structures and services needed to be designed flexibly to accommodate the evolving needs of biopharma research. We assembled a team of experts from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Milan to provide everything from master planning and architecture to structural engineering, building services, fire safety, sustainability, and transport. The resulting concept allows for flexible spaces to be reconfigured as the need arises